New Delhi, October 11, 2021: A team of Indian scientists have developed an environmentally friendly, non-toxic, biodegradable polymer using guar gum and chitosan, both of which are polysaccharides extracted from guar beans and shells of crab and shrimps. The fabricated guar gum-chitosan film having high water stability, high mechanical strength, and excellent resistance to harsh […]
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Scalable synthesis method developed of nanocrystals with bright emission colours useful for LED
New Delhi, October 8, 2021: Indian researchers have developed a method that can help large scale synthesis of a special class of semiconductor nanocrystals. These nanocrystals called two-dimensional layered perovskite and perovskite nanocrystals, which have bright emission colours and are not affected by or corroded by the environment, are useful for both high colour purity and low-cost solution processability. […]
GI tagged sweet dish Mihidana exported to Bahrain
New Delhi, October 6, 2021: The first consignment of GI tagged sweet dish Mihidana sourced from Bardhaman, West Bengal has been exported to the Kingdom of Bahrain. The consignment of unique sweet dish Mihidana was exported to Bahrain by APEDA registered M/S DM Enterprises, Kolkata and imported by Aljazira Group, Bahrain. The sweet dish from West Bengal is being displayed […]
Trans- Himalayan region becoming one of the promising astronomical sites globally
New Delhi, October 4, 2021: The Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) located at Hanle near Leh in Ladakh is becoming one of the promising astronomical sites globally, said a recent study. This is due to its advantages of more clear nights, minimal light pollution, background aerosol concentration, extremely dry atmospheric condition, and uninterrupted by monsoon. Astronomers […]
Unique technology for direct generation of Hydrogen from agricultural residue developed
New Delhi, October 3, 2021: Indian researchers have developed a unique technology for direct generation of Hydrogen from agricultural residue. This innovation by Indian researchers can promote eco-friendly hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles by overcoming the challenge of its availability. India has set a target of 60% renewable energy of about 450 GW by 2030. To […]
Technology to enhance biogas production of Fat-rich sludge from dairy industry developed
New Delhi, October 2, 2021: Indian Scientists have developed a novel high-performance bioreactor system integrated with sustainable pre-treatment process for enabling anaerobic digestion of complex fat-rich sludge from dairy industry. It has been further integrated with membrane bioreactor based-wastewater treatment to enable zero liquid discharge in the dairy industry. This technology has been developed by […]
ONGC Videsh begins its exploratory drilling campaign in Bangladesh
New Delhi, October 1, 2021: ONGC Videsh Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), the National Oil Company of India, has spudded its first well Kanchan#1 in Block SS04, Bangladesh, on 29th September 2021 at Maheshkhali Island. This exploratory well is planned to be drilled to a depth of 4200 m and […]
Large-scale reactor developed for cost-effective production of hydrogen using sunlight and water
New Delhi, September 30, 2021: A team of scientists have, for the first time, developed a large-scale reactor which produces a substantial amount of hydrogen using sustainable sources like sunlight and water, which is a cost-effective and sustainable process. India has set a target of 450 GW of renewable energy by 2030. To achieve this […]
Government increases the income limit of disabled dependents for family pension
New Delhi, September 29, 2021: Ministry of Defence, Government of India has taken a decision to enhance the income criteria for grant of family pension to children/siblings suffering from mental or physical disability. Accordingly, such child/sibling shall be eligible for family pension for life, if his/her overall income from sources other than this remains less […]
Innovation, Quality and Competition by Exporters is going to define the Brand India
New Delhi, September 28, 2021: The Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Piyush Goyal yesterday said, the ‘Rules of Business’ have to be the same for all stakeholders. Addressing the ‘Vanijya Saptah Samapan Samaroh’, organised by the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) here yesterday, Piyush Goyal […]